This blog summarises the reports City-REDI have put out in April 2025. Catch up on all the latest reports and projects in one place. Funding Local Areas – What does the English public think about changes in how funds are allocated to local government? Findings from a Citizen Engagement Workshop. In February 2025, 43 public … Continue reading “City-REDI Roundup – April 2025”
Project Spotlight: Rethinking Local Labour Markets and Under employment in the UK
In a new series of blogs, we will review City-REDI’s current and historical work. In the next blog, we will examine a paper published by Professor Donald Houston and colleagues. This report illuminates the persistent challenges of underemployment and workforce planning in the UK’s local labour markets. The research delves into the factors contributing to … Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Rethinking Local Labour Markets and Under employment in the UK”
Birmingham’s Economic Miracle – How can everyone benefit?
I recently spoke at the Lunar Society, attempting to discuss this topic, an “expert view”. In looking at addressing these questions I thought about a more provocation approach, but first breaking down the topics in the question: Has Birmingham experienced an economic Miracle? Do people benefit? How can they benefit? Watching the recent news, it … Continue reading “Birmingham’s Economic Miracle – How can everyone benefit?”
Meet Daniel Jin: Improving Regional Development at City-REDI
Hello! I am Daniel Jin, a graduate of Cardiff University who recently joined City-REDI as a Research Fellow. My research focuses on advancing regional development and local economic growth by improving relevant ingredients such as transportation, housing conditions, corporate productivity, and innovation. To enhance strong and balanced regional development is a journey I am passionate … Continue reading “Meet Daniel Jin: Improving Regional Development at City-REDI”
The Struggle for Devolution Goes On!
Professor Jonathan S. Davies evaluates the government’s agenda in light of the English Devolution White Paper. It has long been recognised that English governance is hopelessly over-centralised, with control over money and power hoarded in Westminster and Whitehall, with Towns and Cities not getting a look in. Promises from the centre to “let go” of … Continue reading “The Struggle for Devolution Goes On!”
West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 April 2025
Concerns about geopolitical risks and further fragmentation of the global economy are leading to policy uncertainty and a weakening of business and consumer sentiment. In the Spring Statement the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced welfare reforms and civil service cost cuts, alongside an increase in defence spending. Businesses and households are facing increasing bills … Continue reading “West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 April 2025”
The US Tariffs on the Automotive Sector Will Cost the UK £10 Billion in GDP Over 5 Years
Dr Matt Lyons and Dr Huanjia Ma investigate the impact that Trump’s tariffs will have on the UK’s automotive industry. The US has proposed tariffs of 25% on car imports. This blog aims to answer the following questions: What will this cost the UK, and where will it hit hardest? TLDR: The proposed tariffs are … Continue reading “The US Tariffs on the Automotive Sector Will Cost the UK £10 Billion in GDP Over 5 Years”
Birmingham Office Market: Resilience, Sustainability, and Shifting Demand
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! It provides a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy as we emerge from a period of high inflation and local, regional, and national elections and actionable measures businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2024. David … Continue reading “Birmingham Office Market: Resilience, Sustainability, and Shifting Demand”
What is the anticipated impact of the Spring Statement 2025?
There were few new announcements in this Spring Statement, the most significant announcements have been in changes to benefits and welfare. Below sets out the government current fiscal plans and their impact following the spring statement discussed by Alice Pugh. Benefits and Welfare There have been significant changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) and Universal … Continue reading “What is the anticipated impact of the Spring Statement 2025?”
The Spring Statement 2025
In her first Spring Statement the Chancellor of the Exchequer has made few announcements. The Spring Statement has had few new policy and fiscal announcements; however, this is not too unusual for the Spring Statement. There will be more announcements around departmental spending in June following a spending review. Alice Pugh looks at the key … Continue reading “The Spring Statement 2025”